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Disastrous flooding hits parts of Southwest
Three words could signal extraordinary danger along mountain highways and high-elevation communities.
The Old Farmer's Almanac calls for above-normal snow in the Intermountain West, while the Farmers' Almanac points to the southern Rockies and Colorado.
Denver, CO – A potential round of heavy mountain snow could create travel concerns across portions of Colorado, Utah and the surrounding Rocky Mountain region next week, with federal forecasters highlighting an extended period of elevated winter weather risk.
Fall precipitation pushed soil moisture to its highest seasonal level in about two decades of available data, potentially improving conditions for spring runoff.
SALT LAKE CITY — A weekend storm that coated Utah's mountains in fresh snow has skiers and snowboarders counting down the days until the lifts start spinning. At Solitude Mountain Resort, opening day is scheduled for Nov. 20, 18 days away. Alta Ski Area temporarily closed uphill travel on Monday for snowmaking. Snowbird reported 17 inches of snow over the weekend.
LAKE POWELL, Utah (ABC4) — Recent storms brought historic flooding to southeastern Utah, sending a surge of water into Lake Powell and giving the reservoir a much-needed boost. Lake Powell has risen nearly 20 feet since the beginning of October, but despite the increase, the reservoir remains at only about 26% capacity. Water experts say […]
Torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico, leaving homes damaged and communities covered in mud and debris. First responders in Arizona rescued at least 60 people over the weekend, while residents in Colorado joined cleanup efforts. Meteorologists say El Niño is disrupting weather patterns and fueling severe storms.
The American Southwest is currently in the grip of a series of historic flooding events, with at least one analyst, Colorado State University climatologist Russ Schumacher, labeling the widespread weather system a once-in-a-thousand-year occurrence. This video created with the assistance of AI. Earlier this week, floodwaters attributed to what's forecast...
SALT LAKE CITY — A large chunk of Utah is now out of drought as an onslaught of rain, tied to an El Niño oceanic pattern, continued to pepper the state over the past week. Approximately two-thirds of Utah is still in some form of drought, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported Thursday, down from over 90% last week.
A weak, fast-moving storm will bring light valley rain & high elevation snow to Northern & Central UT today. Drying out tomorrow & slowly warming up heading into the weekend.
Happy Wednesday, Utah! An incoming trough will bring some isolated valley rain and mountain snow showers to Northern and Central Utah, and the San Juan River is expected to rise again and perhaps bring some additional flooding to the Four Corners. High pressure will build Thursday and into the weekend.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A chance of midweek rain will give way to several days of sunshine and gradually warmer temperatures in Salt Lake City, with afternoon highs climbing from the lower 50s Wednesday, Nov.
Happy Election Day, Utah! It'll be a cool, dry day across the state today, but the San Juan River could still see some flooding. A slight disturbance will bring some showers for the midweek before quickly drying back out.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A winter storm is expected to bring 8 to 12 inches of snow to portions of Utah's Wasatch and Uinta mountains beginning Saturday night, with locally higher totals of 18 to 24 inches possible at elevations above 10,000 feet through Monday morning.
A cold front brings widespread rain Sunday before snow levels fall to 6,500 feet by Monday.
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Rain totals have been impressive again with this storm cycle. Most areas across Utah have seen 0.50 to 1.50 inches of rain. Showers will continue overnight into Monday, with heavy rain possible at times in the Salt Lake Valley. Early morning commuters will still have showers to deal with, but they will start to wind down by late Monday morning.
The puppy was barely moving and soaking wet after floodwaters swept across the Navajo Nation. But there was hope. The woman who spotted the tiny puppy scooped her up, got her warm, and took her to RezRoads Rescue, a participant in the Best Friends Network Partner program. When the puppy, later named Honey Bun, wasn’t eating much, RezRoads reached out to Best Friends Animal Society, and veterinary technician Malyn Gilbert came out to help.
Weekend weather might be more trick than treat! Rain spreads from south to north across UT today. Spotty, lighter showers possible Sat, then widespread heavier rain by Sunday & early Monday.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A wet start to November is expected in Salt Lake City, with widespread rain, possible thunderstorms and falling temperatures Sunday, Nov. 1, before conditions begin improving Monday afternoon.
